Anatomy of an Alibi: A Novel

Ashley Elston
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Anatomy of an Alibi: A Novel

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Praise for Anatomy of an Alibi:

“[Elston] excels at plotting. . . Grippingly intricate.”
The Sunday Times (London)

“Twisty.”
Good Housekeeping

“Ashley Elston will blow readers away with this fast paced, twisty story about family bonds and the things people will do to avenge their loved ones. With characters that are true to life and a propulsive storyline, once you pick this book up, you won’t be able to put it down!”
—Mary Kubica, New York Times bestselling author of Local Woman Missing

“In Anatomy of an Alibi, Ashley Elston expertly unravels a web of secrets and lies in a small southern town. You won’t know who to trust, and you won’t be able to put this excellent thriller down until the final shocking page.”
—Megan Miranda, New York Times bestselling author of All the Missing Girls

Anatomy of an Alibi is perfectly paced from the start, a taut and addictive puzzle about two women who need the same alibi after a husband turns up dead. You can feel the secrets simmering in this small southern town. This expertly-crafted thriller marks Ashley Elston as one of the best.”
—Ashley Audrain, New York Times bestselling author of The Push


“Arresting. . . Elston has created an intricate nesting doll of a mystery in her follow-up to First Lie Wins. . . satisying and clever.”
Shelf Awareness (starred review)

Anatomy of an Alibi is a twisty tale of two Louisiana women living in two very different worlds—one rich, one poor—who swap identities at exactly the wrong moment. Ashley Elston’s writing is completely addictive.”
—Jenny Jackson, New York Times bestselling author of Pineapple Street

“Anatomy of an Alibi is a knockout. Ashley Elston masterfully unravels a story of swapped identities, buried secrets, and a murder that turns two women’s lives upside down. Tense, smart, and relentlessly suspenseful, this is the kind of thriller that grips you from the first page and doesn’t let go. Elston proves once again she’s a powerhouse in crime fiction.”
—Julie Clark, New York Times bestselling author of The Lies I Tell

“Two women from different worlds think they’re hatching the perfect plan, only to find themselves entangled in ways they never expected. Ashley Elston knows how to tighten the screws of suspense to keep us guessing and breathlessly turning the pages through every deft hairpin turn. She is at the top of her game in this masterfully plotted, smart, and twisty thriller about the secrets we keep from each other and the lies we tell ourselves.”
—Lisa Unger, New York Times bestselling author of Close Your Eyes and Count to 10

“With next-level plotting, the story spins and twists with devilish elegance towards the perfect end.”
—Andrea Mara, international bestselling author of Someone in the Attic

Overall rating: 4.0 / 5 from 2 reviews.

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An entertaining thriller!

"I found this to be a very entertaining thriller. The story goes back and forth among several timelines, but all were over a short period of time (weeks and/or days). That and the sheer number of characters could have made the plot difficult to keep track of, but I found it really worked well and I had no trouble following it. My only minor complaint was that I found the ending seemed a bit abrupt, but it did leave me wanting a sequel. 4. 25/5 stars"

Mpcacher1 (4/5)

Pages fly by

"Anatomy of an Alibi is the much anticipated book that certainly lives up to its hype. You will be hooked from the first to the last page as you wonder how all this will work out for the grieving widow Camille. The book is told from multilpe POV's which gives the reader another look into the murder of Ben who nobody seems to like putting it mildly. Ashley Elston takes the reader down a trail of bread crumbs that leads to a twisted path with twists and turns that will have you both surprised and shocked. Once you start reading you wont be able to put the book down so clear your schedule and enjoy the roller coaster ride."

Judy1 (4/5)

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  • Published date: Jan 13, 2026
  • Language: English
  • No. of Pages: 352
  • Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
  • ISBN: 9780593834459
  • Dimensions: 6.38" W x 1.18" L x 9.31" H
Ashley Elston worked for many years as a wedding photographer before turning her hand to writing. First Lie Wins, her adult debut and a Reese’s Book Club pick, was a number one New York Times bestseller and has been translated into more than thirty languages. Anatomy of an Alibi is her second adult novel.

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